As part of the UEFA-backed IBSA Blind Football Development Project Europe, a national coach will conduct training sessions with local players over the weekend.

“This Paralympic Games could not have been better for me,” said the Spanish swimmer, who made her Paralympic debut and won two bronzes.

As part of an eco-initiative, a total of 29 trees were planted at the ‘Park of Lovers’ in Astana to honour the 17 Olympic and the two Paralympic medallists from Rio 2016.

The Iranian pushed an incredible 310kg world record for gold at Rio 2016.

Europe ended as the most decorated continent at last month’s Paralympic Games.

Nominees include: Sareh Javanmardidodmani, Grace Norman, Josephine Orji, Sophie Pascoe, Beatrice Vio and Li Zhang.

There have been more shake-ups at the top after the European Championships in September.

With free admission, the event will take place at the Luna Park stadium, located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 30 October.

“It is good to know that the world’s sporting institutions have taken so courageously to heart the value of inclusion,” said the Holy Father.

Get to know the story of the four-time Paralympic medallist who became famous when carrying the torch at Rio 2016’s Opening Ceremony.